Book Recalls An Amazing Man
Former South Burnett resident Liz Caffery will be launching her latest book at a special function in Kingaroy next month.
SCRUM Tackles Mental Health
Youth group Iron & Clay brought their S.C.R.U.M. mental health and life-skills program to Kingaroy last Friday for a special one-off performance.
Pig Truck, Sedan Collide
An elderly woman was airlifted to the Princess Alexandra Hospital in Brisbane with multiple fractures after a serious traffic crash on Friday morning near the Kingaroy CBD.
Another Big Year At Kingaroy Show!
A few light showers on Saturday morning didn’t deter the crowds from attending Kingaroy’s big two-day show at the weekend.
Family Days Honour Joel’s Memory
The South Burnett Junior MX Club joined with the family of champion motocross rider Joel Evans to celebrate his memory over the Anzac Day weekend with special activities at the MX track where he learnt most of his skills.
RES To Host Meet’n’Greet
RES Group – the developers of the Tarong West Wind Farm at Ironpot – will be hosting the next Kingaroy Chamber of Commerce and Industry meet’n’greet.
Excellent Visit By Her Excellency
Queensland Governor Dr Jeannette Young AC PSM met hundreds of South Burnett residents during her Vice-Regal visit last week … everyone from Kingaroy schoolchildren to the volunteer team at Nanango’s Ringsfield House.
Trail Bike Riders Injured
Two people were taken to hospital after separate motorcycle crashes at the weekend during the annual Kaimkillenbun Trail Ride.
Kingaroy Teenager Charged
A 15-year-old Kingaroy boy is facing 13 charges after the theft of two vehicles in Kingaroy last week.
Rain Falls Like Tears During Last Post
A few light showers could not disrupt Kingaroy’s Anzac Day commemorations on Saturday morning.
EV Tourist Left In The Dark
Were there any EV chargers available for tourists to use in Kingaroy over the recent Easter break?
Tragic Crash Recalled After 83 Years
A tragic traffic crash which killed three military personnel during World War II will be remembered on Anzac Day at Kingaroy’s Taabinga Cemetery.
‘Minor Explosion’ Sparks Evacuation
Police are investigating an incident which occurred in the Kingaroy Mall car park on Tuesday afternoon.
Memorial Weekend For Joel
A special memorial weekend is being held in Kingaroy to mark the first anniversary of the tragic death of a champion local MX rider.
Kingaroy Police Farewell Dave
Friends and colleagues officially farewelled former Kingaroy Police Station officer-in-charge Senior Sergeant Dave Tierney in a special ceremony on Friday morning.
Police Hunt Bag Snatcher
Detectives are investigating a bag snatch which occurred in the Kingaroy CBD on Friday morning.
Bank Closes Early After Threats
The Commonwealth Bank in Kingaroy reopened for business as usual on Thursday following an incident earlier this week which forced it to close for several hours.
Boost For Veterans’ Projects
Three South Burnett projects have been successful under the inaugural round of the State Government’s Honouring Our Veterans grants program.
Coffees To Break Down Barriers
Queensland Police’s “mobile police station on wheels” set up in Kingaroy on Tuesday morning as part of a local “Coffee With A Cop” initiative at Kingaroy Mall.
$287,000 To Local Groups
More than a dozen local community groups have received a total of almost $287,000 in the latest round of the Gambling Community Benefit Fund.
